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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Le protocole de Kyoto et les mécanismes de développement propre (MDP) : quels impacts pour les pays en développement à l'horizon 2020--2050 ? / The Kyoto Protocol and Clean Development Mechanism : impacts on developing countries

Hristova, Iva 09 December 2013 (has links)
Cette thèse a pour objectif de définir les effets potentiels, actuels et futurs, des flux d’investissement réalisés dans le cadre de projets du type Mécanisme de Développement propre (MDP) ou tout autre mécanisme successeur. Ainsi, nous proposons une évaluation de ce type d’investissements, perçu par les pays en développement à l’horizon de 2020 et 2050, ainsi que de leurs effets économiques. Nous essayons aussi de définir les caractéristiques (observées jusqu'à présent) de ces flux et de leurs interactions avec les flux financiers «classiquement» perçus par les Pays en Développement (PED) : aide publique au développement (APD) et investissements directs étrangers (IDE). Sont aussi étudiés les facteurs principaux qui pourraient induire de plus conséquentes retombées pour les pays récepteurs, mais aussi les impacts des MDP en termes de développement durable et de transferts technologiques. L’analyse est complétée par une description des principaux obstacles qui existent (en raison des caractéristiques des pays récepteurs mais aussi du mécanisme lui-même), des tentatives de solutions déjà adoptées ainsi que des mécanismes alternatifs qui pourraient être mis en place à l’avenir. Ainsi, l’analyse démontre les effets bénéfiques des projets MDP (ou des potentiels mécanismes successeurs) en termes d'investissements perçus, d’Unités de Réductions Carbone (qui peuvent en résulter), de croissance économique, de transferts technologiques et de développement durable pour les pays non-Annexe I. En outre, l’analyse souligne l'importance des capacités d’absorption de ces pays (notamment présence de main-d'œuvre qualifiée, disponibilité de facilités de crédit et d’infrastructures dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables) afin de bénéficier plus largement des potentielles retombées économiques. Ainsi, la mise en place d'un mécanisme similaire amélioré et accompagné de programmes de développement des capacités installés, devrait être du plus grand intérêt autant pour les pays Annexe I et non-Annexe I dans le cadre de futures négociations du CCNUCC. / The present thesis focuses on the definition of potential Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) (or other successor mechanism) financial flows at the horizon of 2020 and 2050 and on their impact on recipient countries’ economies. The analysis is completed by an overview of the current CDM characteristics, not only through a comparison with other financial flows (Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and Official development Assistance (ODA)) typical for developing countries, but also through a detailed survey of the conditions that would ease the spread of greater spill-over effects and through an analysis of the current impacts on host countries’ economic growth. At last, the thesis presents an overview of the current CDM impacts in terms of technology transfers and sustainable development and it proposes a detailed overview of the main offset- mechanism limits, the undergone improvements and the alternative solutions. Thus, the thesis shows the positive impact that projects under the CDM or any potential successor mechanisms can have in terms of perceived investments, issued carbon emission reductions, economic growth, technology transfers and, ultimately, sustainable development within non-Annex I host countries. In addition, it demonstrates that larger share of benefits will be earned by those countries that would be able to absorb greater spill-over effects through their more favourable conditions in terms of renewable energies infrastructure, credit facilities and qualified human capital availability. For both Annex I and non-Annex I countries, the generalization of an improved sustainable successor mechanisms, in combination with robust capacity building programs, should be of the highest interest in any future negotiations under the UNFCCC.
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O DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL DA AGROPECUÁRIA NO ESTADO DE GOIÁS À LUZ DO PROTOCOLO DE QUIOTO

Delfim, Marcio Rodrigo 12 August 2011 (has links)
Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-10T10:46:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 MARCIO RODRIGO DELFIM.pdf: 565121 bytes, checksum: ef39b6c02fd87348157273ebd9b54c07 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-08-12 / Throughout this thesis the author examines the issue of global warming and argues that the agricultural activity, the way they are being developed, is responsible for a major escalation, due to high rates of emission of greenhouse gases resulting from forest fires, usually performed in order to increase the area used for agriculture or livestock, as well as enteric fermentation in cattle and the decomposition of animal wastes. To alleviate this problem is vital that farmers start to build on this economic activity with emphasis on environmental protection, because only through the balance between economic growth and social development and environmental protection is that if you speak of sustainable development. In order to encourage this new approach (paradigm shift), the Kyoto Protocol and the National Policy on Climate Change play a fundamental role, since, if farmers solve their properties deploy the Clean Development Mechanism under the Protocol, what can be done through afforestation and / or reforestation of devastated areas and projects for limiting emissions of methane, and contribute significantly to reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, farmers will still receive so through the sale of carbon credits. As the state of Goias occupies a prominent place in national ranking, with respect to agricultural and livestock production, there are many entrepreneurial opportunities available to ranchers Goias. / Ao longo da presente dissertação o autor analisa a questão do aquecimento global e procura demonstrar que a atividade agropecuária, da forma como vem sendo desenvolvida, é uma das grandes responsáveis pelo agravamento da situação, em virtude das altas taxas de emissão de gases de efeito estufa decorrentes dos incêndios florestais e das queimadas, geralmente realizados com o intuito de aumentar as áreas destinadas à agricultura ou à pecuária, bem como da fermentação entérica dos bovinos e da decomposição dos dejetos animais. Para amenizar esse problema é imprescindível que os produtores rurais passem a desenvolver a referida atividade econômica dando ênfase à proteção ao meio ambiente, pois somente através do equilíbrio entre crescimento econômico-social e proteção ambiental é que se poderá falar em desenvolvimento sustentável. Como forma de estimular essa nova postura (mudança de paradigma), o Protocolo de Quioto e a Política Nacional de Mudanças Climáticas desempenham papel fundamental, uma vez que, se os produtores rurais resolverem implantar em suas propriedades o Mecanismo de Desenvolvimento Limpo previsto no referido Protocolo, o que pode ser feito através de projetos de florestamento e/ou reflorestamento de áreas devastadas e projetos de limitação da emissão de metano, além de contribuir, significativamente, com a redução da emissão dos gases de efeito estufa, os produtores rurais ainda receberão por isso, através da venda de créditos de carbono. Como o estado de Goiás ocupa lugar de destaque no ranking brasileiro, no que tange à produção agrícola e pecuária, são muitas as oportunidades empresarias colocadas à disposição dos agropecuaristas goianos.
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Efeito de práticas silviculturais sobre as taxas iniciais de seqüestros de carbono em plantios de restauração da Mata Atlântica / Effect of silvicultural practices on the initial rates of carbon sequestration in Atlantic forest restorations

Ferez, Ana Paula Cervi 31 January 2011 (has links)
Objetivando estudar o seqüestro de carbono em sistemas de restauração florestal e discutir suas potencialidades e entraves perante MDL florestal, este trabalho teve dois objetivos principais: i) quantificar taxas iniciais de seqüestro de carbono nos compartimentos aéreo, radicular, solo e serapilheira, de plantios de restauração da Mata Atlântica, com 20 espécies (10 pioneiras, 10 não pioneiras), submetidos a manejos contrastantes (usual e intensivo), instalados sobre pastagem de Brachiaria no espaçamento de 3 m x 2 m; e ii) comparar os estoques de carbono destes sistemas, ao final do sexto ano, com valores determinados em fragmento de floresta madura vizinho ao ensaio. Ambos localizados em Anhembi/SP (Estação Experimental de Anhembi/USP e Mata do Barreiro Rico). O tratamento usual consistiu em adubação de base e capina mecânica na linha de plantio até dois anos, e, o intensivo teve adubações complementares e capina química em área total até dois anos. Foram desenvolvidos modelos alométricos de estimativa da biomassa através de amostragem destrutiva de 80 árvores, sendo quatro indivíduos por espécie, selecionados por classes de área seccional. Determinaram-se massa seca e teor de C, para os compartimentos copa, lenho e raízes. Através das equações, do inventário ao sexto ano e dos teores de carbono, foram calculados os estoques de carbono por compartimento, nos dois tratamentos. Determinaram-se os estoques de carbono na biomassa herbácea, serapilheira e solo. Foi calculada a variação de carbono por compartimento nos dois tratamentos. Os estoques de carbono na floresta madura foram quantificados utilizando dados de 10 parcelas de inventário, aplicados em modelo alométrico adequado para Mata Atlântica. A densidade da madeira variou até 3 vezes entre espécies (0,22 a 0,70 gcm-3), o teor de C foi pouco variável (46,5%). Foram adequadamente ajustadas equações de biomassa lenhosa, raiz e copa com base na área seccional, altura e densidade da madeira. A porcentagem de raízes é expressiva (30%) na biomassa total, mas as espécies não pioneiras mostraram maior razão raiz:parte aérea (0,32) que as pioneiras (0,28). A silvicultura intensiva elevou o crescimento do compartimento lenhoso em 250% (1,85 para 6,45Mg ha-1ano-1), devido a maior eficiência da copa e alocação de C no tronco. O carbono no solo embora representativo, não propiciou seqüestro em 6 anos, dada alta variabilidade espacial. O tratamento intensivo obteve maior seqüestro de C, atingindo 4,22Mg C ha-1 ano-1 (64% no tronco e galhos, e 20% nas raízes). Os estoques de C no solo e serapilheira foram próximos entre o sistema intensivo de restauração e floresta madura, sendo os estoques no tronco, galhos e raízes, o diferencial entre os sistemas. Com base no crescimento médio das árvores e estoque de C nas restaurações até sexto ano (7 e 21kg árvore-1 e 5,2 e 18,2Mg C ha-1, respectivamente no sistema usual e intensivo), e no tamanho médio das árvores e estoque de C na floresta madura (204kg árvore-1 e 138Mg C ha-1) estimou-se cerca de 50 anos para o sistema intensivo atingir maturidade, embora haja necessidade de estudos relacionados à biodiversidade e sustentabilidade destes sistemas de restauração a longo prazo. / In order to study carbon sequestration in forest restoration systems and discuss its potential and barriers to the CDM forestry, this paper had two main objectives: i) quantify the initial rate of carbon sequestration in compartments aboveground, roots, soil and forest floor, on Atlantic forest restoration, with 20 native species (10 pioneers and 10 non pioneer), submitted to contrasting management conditions (usual and intensive), installed on Brachiaria decumbens pasture in 3 x 2 m spacing, and ii) comparing the carbon stocks of these two systems, observing the end of the sixth year of restoration, with values determined in a fragment of mature forest adjacent to the test. Both studies are located in Anhembi, São Paulo (USP Anhembi Experimental Station and the Barreiro Rico reserve). The usual treatment consisted of only fertilizer at planting and mechanical weeding only in the row up to two years, while the intensive treatment had additional fertilization beyond crop fertilization and chemical weed control also in the entire area until two years after planting. We developed allometric equations for estimating biomass through destructive sampling of 80 trees. Four individuals per species were selected based on classes of sectional area. Dry weight were determined and the carbon content for wood and roots. Through the equations, and carbon content we calculated carbon stocks per compartment, in both treatments. Carbon stocks in herbaceous, in the litter and soil were also determined. With these estimates we calculated the variation of carbon per compartment in the two restoration systems. Carbon stocks in mature forest were quantified using data from 10 permanent plots of inventory and applying appropriate allometric models. The wood density varied between species by up to 3 times (0.22 to 0.70 g cm-3) while the C content was relatively constant (46.5%). Appropriately adjusted equations for aboveground woody biomass, root and crown biomass were established using cross-sectional area, height and wood density. The percentage of roots is significant (30%) compared to the total, and non-pioneer species showed a higher ratio root / shoot (0.32) than the pioneer (0.28). The intensive forestry increased growth of woody compartment by 250% (1.85 to 6.45 Mg ha-1 yr-1), given the greater efficiency of the canopy and allocation of C to the trunk. The carbon content in the soil although representative in the total stock, did not result in C sequestration in the six years period, given its high spatial variability. The largest C sequestration was observed in the intensive treatment, reaching 4.22 Mg C ha-1 yr-1, 64% on the trunk and branches, and 20% in roots. The values of C stock in soil and litter were similar between the intensive system of forest restoration and mature forest, and indeed the trunk, branches and roots stocks, the major difference between the systems. Based on the average growth of trees and carbon stocks in the restoration and the first 6 years (7 and 21 kg tree-1 in the usual system and intensive, and 5.2 and 18.2 Mg C ha-1 in these same treatments), and the average tree size and carbon stocks in mature forest (204 kg tree-1 and 138 Mg C ha-1), a 50 years period was estimated for the intensive system to reach forest maturity although there is a need for studies relating biodiversity and sustainability of these restored systems in the long run.
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Estudo da fratura em solda ponto por fricção em alumínio Alclad 2024-T351 e alumínio 2024-T351 : uma abordagem numérica experimental

Brzostek, Robson Cristiano January 2012 (has links)
Friction Spot Welding (FSpW) é um processo de solda ponto por fricção, que opera na fase sólida do material e permite unir duas ou mais chapas de metal sobrepostas. Além de ser bastante usado para soldar materiais leves, ele também é aplicável a qualquer material que apresente boa plasticidade. Neste trabalho são analisados dois materiais: AA Alclad 2024-T351 e AA 2024-T351, diferindo entre si no uso, ou não, da camada de proteção contra a corrosão (Alclad). As uniões são feitas sob os mesmos parâmetros do processo, previamente estudados para o material com Alclad. Dois parâmetros são utilizados: um dito ótimo, capaz de produzir soldas com bom desempenho mecânico e reprodutibilidade e um segundo, dito insuficiente, por produzir soldas de baixo desempenho mecânico e baixa reprodutibilidade. Pretende-se, com este trabalho, avaliar os efeitos que a camada Alclad pode acarretar nas juntas soldadas, em seu desempenho mecânico, no modo de fratura, na microestrutura e na geometria da junta. Os resultados apresentam uma grande influência do Alclad, tendo em vista que durante o processo o recobrimento migra das superfícies das chapas para o centro da solda. Assim, uma interface deste material, que possui baixa resistência mecânica, é criada, influenciando negativamente o desempenho da junta e alterando o modo de fratura. O principal escopo desta dissertação é realizar uma análise da fratura do ensaio de cisalhamento, com o uso do método de elementos finitos. Portanto, fazse necessário estudar e desenvolver um modelo numérico capaz de representar a nucleação, coalescimento, formação de uma ou mais trincas e a consequente propagação até a fratura do corpo. Para a realização da análise utilizou-se o modelo numérico de fratura Johnson-Cook (JC), o qual expressa a tensão equivalente como uma função da deformação plástica, da taxa de deformação e da temperatura. Realizou-se, ainda, um estudo acerca das teorias do Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM), bem como se fez necessário obter novos parâmetros para o modelo, que descrevessem o fenômeno e o material. Nesse sentido, serão realizadas duas análises, sendo que a primeira considera o efeito da camada de Alclad e, a segunda, considera uma solda livre de defeitos. Espera-se identificar os locais em que trinca é nucleada e analisar a resposta da junta, passo a passo, durante a propagação da trinca, até a fratura completa do corpo. E, por fim, avaliar a interferência no modelo numérico da presença da camada contra a corrosão Alclad. / Friction Spot Welding (FSpW) is a friction spot weld process, it operates in the solid-state of the material and allows joining two or more sheets in overlap configuration. It is used to join light weight materials, also is suitable to any material that shows good ductility. In this work two different materials are analyzed AA Alclad 2024-T351 e AA 2024-T351, between them the use, or not, of the corrosion protection layer Alclad. The welds are made under the same process parameters previously studied to the material with Alclad. Two parameters are utilized: the first one is the optimum parameter capable to produce welds with good mechanical performance and reproducibility, and another one inadequate because it produces joins with poor mechanical response and reproducibility. It is intended with this work, to evaluate the effects that the Alclad layer can cause in the welds, in its mechanical performance, fracture mode, microstructure and geometry of the join. The results showed a considerable influence of the Alclad, considering that during the process, it migrates from the sheet surface to the center of the weld. Thus, an interface of this material, that has a very low hardness, is created, influencing negatively the performance of the weld and changing the fracture mode. The aim of this dissertation is to perform an analysis of the fracture from the lap shear test, using the finite element method. Therefore, becomes necessary study and develop a numerical model capable to represent the nucleation, coalescence, formation of one or more cracks and, the consequent propagation until the fracture of the body. To perform the analysis it was used the numerical model of fracture called Johnson-Cook (JC), which expresses the equivalent stress as a function of the plastic deformation, the strain rate and the temperature. It was also made a study about the Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM) theories, and it was necessary to obtain new parameters for the model, that describe the phenomenon and the material. In this sense, it will be performed two analyses, and the first considers the Alclad layer and, the second, considers a weld without defects. It is expected to identify the places where the crack nucleated, and analyze the behavior of the weld, step by step, during the crack propagation, until the complete fracture of the component. And, finally, evaluate the interference in the numerical model of the presence of the protection corrosion layer Alclad.
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Examining the research-practice gap in Physical Therapy (PT) in the United States of America using knowledge translation interventions (KTIs) : a comparative study

Shibu, Litty Mathew January 2018 (has links)
This research was undertaken to study the impact of single and multicomponent knowledge translation interventions (KTIs) on barriers to the integration of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) into Clinical Decision Making (CDM) in the context of physical therapists (PTs) and find out which of the two KTIs was more effective. A literature review showed that research knowledge (e.g. CPG) in the field of PT (Physical Therapy) is not being integrated in to clinical practice (e.g. CDM), thus leading to a research-practice (R-P) gap in other words CPG-CDM gap. It is suggested in the literature that the management and behavioural aspects of PTs might be acting as barriers hindering the integration of the research knowledge into clinical practice consequently affecting the delivery of optimum patientcare. Remedial measures, namely KTIs, are suggested to address those barriers and to bridge the R-P gap. However, the phenomenon of the R-P gap, the causes of it and the possible interventions are not well understood concepts in the literature, particularly in the context of PTs. CPG for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in PT was chosen as the example of research knowledge. It was argued that barriers have the potential to affect CDM which in turn can affect the CPG-CDM gap. Lack of knowledge about CPG-CDM gap is a major limitation in the literature that is affecting the integration of CPG into CDM. Other gaps found in the literature that have the potential to affect CPG-CDM gap include management and behavioural variables as probable causes of CPG-CDM gap (or barriers), use of KTIs to bridge the CPG-CDM gap and, KTIs. Furthermore, lack of knowledge about relationship between barriers and CPG-CDM gap, KTIs and barriers, KTIs and CPG-CDM gap and the impact of KTIs (effectiveness) in bridging CPG-CDM gap were the other gaps found in the literature that had potential implications to CPG-CDM gap. These gaps were addressed in this research to some extent. Relationships between the independent variables (lack of knowledge of PTs in CPG, lack of favourable attitude of PTs towards CPG and lack of self-efficacy and motivation of PTs to integrate CPG into CDM) and the dependent variables (CDM and CPG-CDM gap) were defined and models were proposed. Further, it was posited that KTIs could impact barriers based on theories and models found in the literature that provided some basis to create the linkage between KTIs and management and behavioural barriers. Education material (EM) and virtual communities of practice (VCoP) were chosen as of the KTIs in this study. The models of Cabana et al. (1999) and Fischer et al. (2016), primarily, were used to ground the conceptual models represented by figures and equations. Methodologically, a positivist approach with an objective ontological stance was employed and a deductive approach and quantitative research method were used to address the research gaps. The research design included a longitudinal element and survey questionnaire. The target population was licensed PTs in the USA. Random sampling was used. Two groups of PTs were identified namely EM-group and VCoP group. Data was collected from the groups before and after administering the KTIs. The results showed that single and multicomponent KTIs impacted barriers in different ways. EM impacted lack of favourable attitude of PTs towards CPG, and lack of self-efficacy and motivation of PTs to integrate CPG into CDM as barriers and narrow the CPG-CDM gap. VCoP was found to impact the combination of four barriers and narrow CPG-CDM gap. In addition, barriers in groups of two were also impacted by VCoP and narrowed the CPG-CDM gap. Furthermore, a CPG knowledge score card and a corresponding CDM score card developed by the researcher were used to test the change behaviour of PTs in integrating CPG into CDM. This experiment showed that barriers existed and caused CPG-CDM gap and KTIs could narrow the CPG-CDM gap. The findings indicate that this research has contributed to knowledge in many ways, including unearthing the relationship between CPG-CDM gap and barriers, better understanding of KTIs, their relationship with CPG-CDM gap and barriers, gaining knowledge about the impact of single and multicomponent KTIs on single and multiple barriers and identification of methods to bridge the CPG-CDM gap.
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Contribuição ao estudo do valor, das perspectivas e da efetividade do mecanismo de desenvolvimento limpo no Protocolo de Kyoto / CONTRIBUTION TO THE VALUES STUDY, PERSPECTIVES AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM OF THE KYOTOS PROTOCOL

Moraes, Luiz Antonio Grell de 24 June 2008 (has links)
Esta dissertação trata da história e características do Protocolo de Kyoto (PK), seguido do estudo do valor, das perspectivas e da efetividade do Mecanismo de Desenvolvimento Limpo (MDL), definido pelo Artigo 12 daquele Protocolo à Convenção Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudança do Clima (CQNUMC). Nesse propósito, foram desenvolvidas análises conceituais das pretensões, possibilidades, valor e mesmo das equivocações do MDL. A grande importância desse instrumento acaba demonstrada que não é o seu objetivo primeiro, de auxilio nos compromissos dos países desenvolvidos (PDs), mas sim as diversas vantagens que promove para os países em desenvolvimento (PEDs). Esse instrumento de flexibilização, que foi concebido para auxiliar o cumprimento das obrigações (redução das emissões de CO2) dos países desenvolvidos (PDs) no Protocolo, pode ir muito além, com projetos de desenvolvimento sustentável (social, econômico, étnico, cultural, técnico e ambientalmente) adequados e favorável aos PEDs. Seus projetos podem e deve travar um bom combate à pobreza, o que garante também um avanço correto na perseguição do controle das causas e efeitos das mudanças climáticas. O MDL permeia todas essas questões e constitui o instrumento já presente e de conscientização, para trazer a necessária capacidade financeira e tecnológica do Norte ao encontro do Sul para que todas essas pretensões possam ocorrer. / This paper deals with the history and characteristics of the Kyotos Protocol (KP), followed by the values study about the prospects and effectiveness of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), as defined by the 12th Article of the Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In this purpose, conceptual analyses were developed about the objectives, possibilities, values and even mistakes of the CDM. The great importance of this instrument had been demonstrated that it is not its first objective to help the commitments of the developed countries, but the many advantages that promotes to the developing countries. This instrument of facility, which was conceived to assist the fulfillment of the obligations (reducing CO2 emissions) of developed countries in the Protocol, can go far beyond, with sustainable development projects (social, economic, ethnic, cultural, technical and environmentally) appropriated and favorable to developing countries. Their projects can and should fight against poverty, which also ensures a correct advance in pursuit of the causes and effects control of the climatic changes. The CDM permeates all these issues and is the instrument already present and of awareness, to bring the necessary financial and technological capacity from the North to the South, allowing these claims occur.
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Interactive Packaging Solutions Based on RFIDTechnology and Controlled Delamination Material

Gao, Jie, Pang, Zhibo, Chen, Qiang, Zheng, Li-Rong January 2010 (has links)
Interactive packaging is an emerging research area in recent years. It brings people convenient and smart lives, reduces consumption of traditional packaging materials and direct or indirect labor costs as well. Being integrated in interactive packaging, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology becomes one of the most proactive development enablers. In this paper, an interactive and intelligent packaging solution integrating passive RFID system and Controlled Delamination Material (CDM) is given at first. Package opening action is electrically controlled by the RFID system. CDM is primarily used in aerospace applications in the past and the conductor/adhesive joint can be easily opened by applying a little electric power on to the material. Some related works will be shown about the electrochemical characteristics of CDM in order to facilitate the system design. A demonstration system was developed and the test results have proved feasibility of the solution and shown the potential of low cost for mass production. Based on this solution, an interactive medication package for pervasive healthcare is further developed, using EPCglobal Gen2 RFID technology. It will make the medication being accessible for patient only at the prescribed dose and time, and medication taking information will be delivered as well. Such medication package will not only give unprecedented high patient compliance, but also improve the communication between patients and healthcare staffs. / QC 20111202
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Contribution à l'organisation des opérations d'escale dans une plateforme aéroportuaire

Fitouri-Trabelsi, Salma 26 November 2013 (has links) (PDF)
La croissance du trafic aérien a rendu critique l'opération de la gestion des plateformes aéroportuaires. Celle-ci fait appel à de nombreux acteurs (autorités aéroportuaires, compagnies aériennes, contrôle du trafic aérien, prestataires de services, ...). Le concept d'Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) développé depuis une dizaine d'années est basé sur un partage d'informations opérationnelles en temps réel entre les différents acteurs de la plate-forme, permettant de prendre des décisions en commun pour rechercher une utilisation optimale, en toutes conditions, des capacités de l'aéroport. L'objectif principal de cette thèse est de contribuer à l'organisation de la gestion des opérations d'escale dans une plateforme aéroportuaire. Il s'agit de proposer une structure d'organisation de cette opération qui soit compatible avec l'approche A-CDM. La structure proposée introduit un coordinateur des opérations d'escale (GHC) qui joue le rôle d'interface de communication entre les partenaires de l'A-CDM et les différents gestionnaires des opérations d'escale (GHM). Cette structure hiérarchique permet d'une part de partager des informations avec les partenaires de l'A-CDM et d'autre part d'interagir avec les gestionnaires des opérations d'escale (GHM). Les processus de prise de décision basés sur des heuristiques ont été développés à chaque niveau de l'organisation proposée et sont évalués aussi bien dans le cas de conditions nominales que dans le cas de la présence de perturbations majeures
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Estudo da fratura em solda ponto por fricção em alumínio Alclad 2024-T351 e alumínio 2024-T351 : uma abordagem numérica experimental

Brzostek, Robson Cristiano January 2012 (has links)
Friction Spot Welding (FSpW) é um processo de solda ponto por fricção, que opera na fase sólida do material e permite unir duas ou mais chapas de metal sobrepostas. Além de ser bastante usado para soldar materiais leves, ele também é aplicável a qualquer material que apresente boa plasticidade. Neste trabalho são analisados dois materiais: AA Alclad 2024-T351 e AA 2024-T351, diferindo entre si no uso, ou não, da camada de proteção contra a corrosão (Alclad). As uniões são feitas sob os mesmos parâmetros do processo, previamente estudados para o material com Alclad. Dois parâmetros são utilizados: um dito ótimo, capaz de produzir soldas com bom desempenho mecânico e reprodutibilidade e um segundo, dito insuficiente, por produzir soldas de baixo desempenho mecânico e baixa reprodutibilidade. Pretende-se, com este trabalho, avaliar os efeitos que a camada Alclad pode acarretar nas juntas soldadas, em seu desempenho mecânico, no modo de fratura, na microestrutura e na geometria da junta. Os resultados apresentam uma grande influência do Alclad, tendo em vista que durante o processo o recobrimento migra das superfícies das chapas para o centro da solda. Assim, uma interface deste material, que possui baixa resistência mecânica, é criada, influenciando negativamente o desempenho da junta e alterando o modo de fratura. O principal escopo desta dissertação é realizar uma análise da fratura do ensaio de cisalhamento, com o uso do método de elementos finitos. Portanto, fazse necessário estudar e desenvolver um modelo numérico capaz de representar a nucleação, coalescimento, formação de uma ou mais trincas e a consequente propagação até a fratura do corpo. Para a realização da análise utilizou-se o modelo numérico de fratura Johnson-Cook (JC), o qual expressa a tensão equivalente como uma função da deformação plástica, da taxa de deformação e da temperatura. Realizou-se, ainda, um estudo acerca das teorias do Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM), bem como se fez necessário obter novos parâmetros para o modelo, que descrevessem o fenômeno e o material. Nesse sentido, serão realizadas duas análises, sendo que a primeira considera o efeito da camada de Alclad e, a segunda, considera uma solda livre de defeitos. Espera-se identificar os locais em que trinca é nucleada e analisar a resposta da junta, passo a passo, durante a propagação da trinca, até a fratura completa do corpo. E, por fim, avaliar a interferência no modelo numérico da presença da camada contra a corrosão Alclad. / Friction Spot Welding (FSpW) is a friction spot weld process, it operates in the solid-state of the material and allows joining two or more sheets in overlap configuration. It is used to join light weight materials, also is suitable to any material that shows good ductility. In this work two different materials are analyzed AA Alclad 2024-T351 e AA 2024-T351, between them the use, or not, of the corrosion protection layer Alclad. The welds are made under the same process parameters previously studied to the material with Alclad. Two parameters are utilized: the first one is the optimum parameter capable to produce welds with good mechanical performance and reproducibility, and another one inadequate because it produces joins with poor mechanical response and reproducibility. It is intended with this work, to evaluate the effects that the Alclad layer can cause in the welds, in its mechanical performance, fracture mode, microstructure and geometry of the join. The results showed a considerable influence of the Alclad, considering that during the process, it migrates from the sheet surface to the center of the weld. Thus, an interface of this material, that has a very low hardness, is created, influencing negatively the performance of the weld and changing the fracture mode. The aim of this dissertation is to perform an analysis of the fracture from the lap shear test, using the finite element method. Therefore, becomes necessary study and develop a numerical model capable to represent the nucleation, coalescence, formation of one or more cracks and, the consequent propagation until the fracture of the body. To perform the analysis it was used the numerical model of fracture called Johnson-Cook (JC), which expresses the equivalent stress as a function of the plastic deformation, the strain rate and the temperature. It was also made a study about the Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM) theories, and it was necessary to obtain new parameters for the model, that describe the phenomenon and the material. In this sense, it will be performed two analyses, and the first considers the Alclad layer and, the second, considers a weld without defects. It is expected to identify the places where the crack nucleated, and analyze the behavior of the weld, step by step, during the crack propagation, until the complete fracture of the component. And, finally, evaluate the interference in the numerical model of the presence of the protection corrosion layer Alclad.
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O MERCADO DE CARBONO COMO ESTRATÉGIA SUSTENTÁVEL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO SOBRE A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO MDL / ENERGY EFFICIENCY - CARBON MARKET STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GENERATION A CASE STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CDM

Canto, Rossana Veiga do 31 August 2011 (has links)
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This paper presents an approach to electricity generation using biomass from a rice mill as a basis for implementation of a CDM project and negotiation of credits in the carbon market, in a case study. Through which we could observe management strategies and corporate sustainability in waste management. We used personal interviews with those responsible for management and power generation plant at the company in Itaqui Camil Alimentos SA-RS. It was found that the company is self sufficient in electricity which means lower manufacturing costs and increase financial gains by increasing their competitiveness in domestic and international, in addition to the significant social and environmental gains. Competitive factors and business sustainability work together, because the waste generated in the device are used in energy production. We conclude that the carbon market is a good management strategy when the goal is a cleaner energy, minimize waste and increase financial gains. / Este trabalho apresenta um estudo de caso em uma abordagem da geração de energia elétrica utilizando a biomassa proveniente de um engenho de arroz como base da implantação para um projeto de MDL e das negociações dos créditos gerados, no Mercado de Carbono. Através da qual foi possível observar estratégias de gestão e sustentabilidade empresarial na gestão de resíduos. Utilizou-se entrevistas diretas com pessoas encarregadas da gestão e da usina de geração de energia na empresa Camil Alimentos S.A em Itaqui-RS. Foi possível constatar que a empresa é autosuficiente em energia elétrica o que significa diminuir custos industriais e incrementar os ganhos financeiros aumentando sua competitividade no mercado nacional e internacional, além dos significativos ganhos sociais e ambientais. Fatores competitivos e de sustentabilidade empresarial trabalham juntos, pois os resíduos gerados no engenho são utilizados na produção de energia. Conclui-se que o mercado de carbono é uma ótima estratégia de gestão quando o objetivo é uma energia mais limpa, minimizar os resíduos e incrementar os ganhos financeiros.

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